Teaching Support Coordinator

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Farnborough is seeking a Teaching Support Coordinator to work with vulnerable children facing social and emotional challenges. This role offers vital restorative experience in educational and therapeutic settings for graduates in Psychology or Criminology. The position provides a unique opportunity to support students in achieving their full potential, ensuring a positive impact on their lives.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training and support

Continuous professional development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children and young people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Approachable and able to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Build strong, positive relationships to promote student engagement.
• Identify and escalate children's risks and needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Resilience

Motivation

Communication

Education

Graduate in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

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Teaching Support Coordinator - Farnborough

Farnborough - Mental Health – Psychology – Criminology – Sociology – Graduate- Education and Training - Teaching Support Coordinator

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences?

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Support Coordinator to work in this small, specialist school near Farnborough. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Are you passionate about restorative approaches?

This Teaching Support Coordinator role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings – the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Teaching Support Coordinator is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

Specification for Youth Behaviour Mentor

* Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
* Able to build confidence and motivation
* Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
* Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
* High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
* Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff in Farnborough to support students with SEMH challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more ‘at risk’ of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed.

**Start date ASAP
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£85-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only
**No previous experience is required
**You MUST be able to travel to Farnborough / surrounding areas

Education and Training

Apply now or contact Georgina at Academics- 01483 362 823